2017 Hyundai Elantra: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed May 9, 2025 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was currently in an accident and my airbags did not deploy. My safety was at risk because I am pregnant. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives or body shop. No warning or other symptoms of problems prior to failure

Filed May 1, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · MD · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle in a driveway, she was unaware if she was depressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle accelerated out of control and crashed into her barn, where it came to a stop. No air bags deployed. The contact stated that she did not sustain injuries. No medical attention was required. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by her insurance company. The fire department was at the scene. The contact mentioned the vehicle was stuck in the barn on both the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did not retract. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 3, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · 25,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly over a concrete bar and drove up a hill. The contact depressed the brake pedal but to no avail. The contact steered the vehicle to the right direction to avoid entering a pool. She then crashed into multiple objects including trees, concrete parking bars, and multiple vehicles before coming to a stop. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for injuries to her neck and back. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was destroyed. Parking barriers and trees were damaged as a result of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 8,500 miles · NJ · crash

The vehicle was being adjusted while parking along side a curb on a hill. The driver pulled forward, then attempted to stop in order to put the car in reverse to get closer to the curb, but the brake pedal would not depress. The car began to roll down the hill and hit the back of a parked SUV and ended up wedged under the back of the SUV. The entire front end of the vehicle was smashed, but the airbag never deployed.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags · 44,000 miles · GA · crash

O whom it may concern, my son was in an accident this past tuesday 4/3/18 where he reared end another vehicle.. The air bag light came on but the air bags never deployed. It was enough damage to total the car.. Aprox 9-12 thousand dollars in damage.. Luckily no one was injured but I am very concerned about the air bags not deploying. The adjuster from the insurance company also was wondering why they did not deploy. I have read there is some issues with the 2017 elantra and airbags not deploying correctly but not sure if applies to this situation I would like someone to review the damage and give me some kind of idea why the air bags did not deploy..

Filed Mar 19, 2018 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall- vehicle was turning left when hit from driver's side by another vehicle. Driver was injured, airbags did not deploy. See pictures. State police suspect that none of the airbag sensors were triggered during the collision when it was expected they would do so under such circumstances.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While driving 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured, but sought medical attention the following day. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive away from the scene of the crash. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Steering · 400 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra. While the contact's daughter was driving at low speeds and attempting to make a right turn, the power steering became extremely difficult to maneuver. As a result, the contact's daughter crashed into a curb. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was then towed to action hyundai of flemington (180 u.s. 202, building b, flemington, nj 08822 (908) 788-4227). A private inspector was unable to find any failure codes or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 10438399. The approximate failure mileage was 400.